There have been hundreds of volunteers working around the clock in the Dundee, Michigan area following last weekend’s devastating storm damage that tore through the region on early Sunday morning.

The damage done by the tornado that touched down is widespread and massive. School secretary Jean Silveria who lives in Dundee Township is still trying to come to grips with the damage done to her home. She lost fifteen pine and fruit trees to the powerful winds. Windows in her home were shattered and her pole barn and garage were totally blown away –  she still does not know where they are. Silveria reports that two-by-fours were thrown into her home on highway M-50 “like daggers” during the storm. Dundee police chief David Uhl is very appreciative and impressed by the great number of people outside the area who are arriving to help clean up the widespread damage. He said that even the Google office in nearby Ann Arbor will closed today (Wed. June 9th) so that workers there can come and lend a hand.

Dundee is located about 25 miles south of Ann Arbor.  Locals who have lived there all their lives say that they have never seen anything like it as hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged or totally destroyed. The National Weather Service confirmed that an F2 tornado with winds of 130 miles per hour touched down in Dundee and remained on the ground for about thirteen minutes. The area has been described by many as a ‘war zone’.  Downed power lines in and around Dundee are making for slow cleanup. Over 200 utility poles were snapped in half or knocked over and as of Tuesday, June 8th, there were still about 800 homes and businesses without electricity in the area.

Police chief Uhl said at a news conference that although the residents in the area need help with cleaning up, he has asked sightseers to ‘”please stay away” as emergency crews have a lot of work to do and that downed power lines have made the area hazardous. He also stated that his department is concerned about scam artists moving in offer help with contracting work so all contractors are required to wear identification bracelets to confirm that they are approved to do work in the small town.

A total of eight tornadoes touched down in southern Michigan on Saturday night and early Sunday. Two tornadoes touched down in Monroe and Berrien counties each while Lenawee, Cass, Battle Creek and St. Joseph counties each reported one twister.

Local Areas We Service

Fort Wayne
Peoria
Philadephia
Pittsburgh
Madison
Rockford

Wet and Flooded Basement Cleanup Elizabeth Newark New Jersey

We specialize in helping property owners recover from any size disaster, and our team provides local water damage repair services for Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Trenton, East Orange, Troy, Westfield, Plainfield, Edison, Little Falls New Jersey homeowners. We have serviced local Newark & Metro New York city area since 1979. We offer 24 hour emergency water damage repair services for wet and water damaged basements, broken sump pumps, sewer backup disasters and flash flooding!

If you have a home or business in Alpine, Montvalle, Woodcliff Lake that has suffered from water damage or flooding, we can be on scene within sixty minutes to begin cleaning up the mess. Our water damage technicians undergo thorough background checks, are certified by the IICRC and we are members of the RIA. Our team has one focus, providing you with exceptional service! We recognize the importance of responding quickly to help reduce the potential of mold and mildew growth and promise to provide 100% customer satisfaction. We have provided disaster recovery services to property owners in New Jersey for over 30 years. You can reach our offices 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency water damage repair service.

Sewage Cleanup Service in Newark

You can count on our team to quickly restore your property from a small or large disaster. Using top industry equipment, allows us to remove water quickly. Our extraction machines and flood pumpers can remove thousands of gallons of water per hour. We have small and large dehumdifiers (deisccant) to dry large commercial and industrial properties quickly. From a small sewer backup, to multi story flood our large inventory of drying equipment will get your property restored quickly. Call us anytime for small or large basement problems. If you have a sump pump failure or malfunction, we can assist you with repair and installation through a certified plumber. You can count on Disaster Team for all of your disaster recovery needs in and around Newark and New York City.

Local response to the greater Newark Metro area including Nutley, West Orange, Linden, Persippany Hills, Troy, Fairfield, Lakewood Township, and New Brunswick New Jersey.

We specialize in helping property owners recover from any size disaster, and our team provides local water damage repair services for Livonia, Redford and Farmington and Oakland County Michigan homeowners. We have serviced local Metro Detroit residents since 1979. We offer 24 hour emergency water damage repair services for wet and water damaged basements, broken sump pumps, sewer backup disasters and flash flooding! Our offices is located off of Eight Mile Rd, and our team can be at your property in Livonia within minutes to assist with cleaning and drying your basement. Count on Disaster Team, your local restoration partner.

Wet and Flooded Basement Cleanup Service Livonia Michigan

If you have a home or business in Livonia Michigan that has suffered from water damage or flooding, we can be on scene within sixty minutes to begin cleaning up the mess. Our water damage technicians undergo thorough background checks, are certified by the IICRC and we are members of the RIA. Our team has one focus, providing you with exceptional service! We recognize the importance of responding quickly to help reduce the potential of mold and mildew growth and promise to provide 100% customer satisfaction. We have provided disaster recovery services to property owners in Michigan for over 30 years. You can reach our offices 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency water damage repair service.

Sewage Cleanup Service in Livonia Michigan

You can count on our team to quickly restore your property from a small or large disaster. Using top industry equipment, allows us to remove water quickly. Our extraction machines and flood pumpers can remove thousands of gallons of water per hour. We have small and large dehumidifiers (desiccant) to dry large commercial and industrial properties quickly. From a small sewer backup, to multi story flood our large inventory of drying equipment will get your property restored quickly. Call us anytime for small or large basement problems. If you have a sump pump failure or malfunction, we can assist you with repair and installation through a certified plumber. You can count on Disaster Team for all of your disaster recovery needs in and around Livonia Michigan!

Local Resource Sites

FEMA
City of Livonia Public Works

Additional cities we service near Livonia:
Flooded Basement Cleanup Canton
Flooded Basement Cleanup Novi
Flooded Basement Cleanup Dearborn

We specialize in helping property owners recover from any size disaster, and our team provides local water damage repair services for Napperville, Wheaton, Bollingbrook Illinois homeowners. We have serviced local Illinois area residents since 1979. We offer 24 hour emergency water damage repair services for wet and water damaged basements, broken sump pumps, sewer backup disasters and flash flooding! Our technicians can review your personal property to help guide you on what can be saved and what needs to be discarded depending on the type of water loss (categories 1,2,3) and we have a full service personal property division that can assist with packout, cleaning and storage of your property during the flood restoration process.

Wet and Flooded Basement Cleanup Service Naperville Illinois

Local Resources

Naperville Water and Public Works
Federal Flood Insurance
FEMA

If you have a home or business in Naperville Illinois that has suffered from water damage or flooding, we can be on scene within sixty minutes to begin cleaning up the mess. Our water damage technicians undergo thorough background checks, are certified by the IICRC and we are members of the RIA. Our team has one focus, providing you with exceptional service! We recognize the importance of responding quickly to help reduce the potential of mold and mildew growth and promise to provide 100% customer satisfaction. We have provided disaster recovery services to property owners in Illinois for over 30 years. You can reach our offices 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency water damage repair service.

Emergency Sewage Cleanup Service in Naperville

You can count on our team to quickly restore your property from a small or large disaster. Using top industry equipment, allows us to remove water quickly. Our extraction machines and flood pumpers can remove thousands of gallons of water per hour. We have small and large dehumdifiers (deisccant) to dry large commercial and industrial properties quickly. From a small sewer backup, to multi story flood our large inventory of drying equipment will get your property restored quickly. Call us anytime for small or large basement problems. If you have a sump pump failure or malfunction, we can assist you with repair and installation through a certified plumber. You can count on Disaster Team for all of your disaster recovery needs in and around Naperville, Illinois!

Additional areas we service near Naperville:
Flooded Basement Cleanup Naperville
Flooded Basement Cleanup Aurora

We specialize in helping property owners recover from any size disaster, and our team provides local water damage repair services for Peoria, Eureka and Galesburg Illinois area homeowners. We have serviced the local Midwest region since 1979. We offer 24 hour emergency water damage repair services for wet and water damaged basements, broken sump pumps, sewer backup disasters and flash flooding!

Wet and Flooded Basement Cleanup Services Peoria Illinois

Disaster Team has a A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is licensed bonded and insured. We work with most every insurance company, and are able to offer direct billing in many cases. Our friendly technicians can provide you with upfront pricing estimates and review your personal property for damage guidance.

If you have a home or business in Peoria, Illinois that has suffered from water damage or flooding, we can be on scene within sixty minutes to begin cleaning up the mess. Our water damage technicians undergo thorough background checks, are certified by the IICRC and we are members of the RIA. Our team has one focus, providing you with exceptional service! We recognize the importance of responding quickly to help reduce the potential of mold and mildew growth and promise to provide 100% customer satisfaction. We have provided disaster recovery services to property owners in Illinois for over 30 years. You can reach our offices 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency water damage repair service.

Emergency Sewage Cleanup Service in Peoria IL

You can count on our team to quickly restore your property from a small or large disaster. Using top industry equipment, allows us to remove water quickly. Our extraction machines and flood pumpers can remove thousands of gallons of water per hour. We have small and large dehumidifiers (desiccant) to dry large commercial and industrial properties quickly. From a small sewer backup, to multi story flood our large inventory of drying equipment will get your property restored quickly. Call us anytime for small or large basement problems. If you have a sump pump failure or malfunction, we can assist you with repair and installation through a certified plumber. You can count on Disaster Team for all of your disaster recovery needs in and around Peoria, Chillicothe, Spring Valley and all of Middle Illinois!

Resources for Peoria Residents

Public Works and Water Department

EPA Guide on Mold

Home Flooding Insurance

Additional areas we service near Peoria
Flooded Basement Cleanup Naperville
Flooded Basement Cleanup Elgin

We specialize in helping property owners recover from any size disaster, and our team provides local water damage repair services for Joliet, Orland Park, Morris Illinois homeowners. We have serviced local Illinois area residents since 1979. We offer 24 hour emergency water damage repair services for wet and water damaged basements, broken sump pumps, sewer backup disasters and flash flooding! No matter the size or scope of the job, you can count on our team to deliver professional results.

If you have a home or business in Joliet, Illinois that has suffered from water damage or flooding, we can be on scene within sixty minutes to begin cleaning up the mess. Our water damage technicians undergo thorough background checks, are certified by the IICRC and we are members of the RIA. Our team has one focus, providing you with exceptional service!

Emergency Sewage Cleanup Service in Joliet IL

We recognize the importance of responding quickly to help reduce the potential of mold and mildew growth and promise to provide 100% customer satisfaction. We have provided disaster recovery services to property owners in Illinois for over 30 years. You can reach our offices 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency water damage repair service.

Reference Websites For Joliet Property Owners

Joliet Water Department

FEMA

Basement Insurance Coverage Tips

You can count on our team to quickly restore your property from a small or large disaster. Using top industry equipment, allows us to remove water quickly. Our extraction machines and flood pumpers can remove thousands of gallons of water per hour. We have small and large dehumdifiers (deisccant) to dry large commercial and industrial properties quickly. From a small sewer backup, to multi story flood our large inventory of drying equipment will get your property restored quickly. Call us anytime for small or large basement problems. If you have a sump pump failure or malfunction, we can assist you with repair and installation through a certified plumber. You can count on Disaster Team for all of your disaster recovery needs in and around Joliet, Illinois!

Additional areas we service near Joliet:
Flooded Basement Cleanup Naperville
Flooded Basement Cleanup Aurora

Springtime is an enjoyable time of year, providing us with warmer temperatures and leading us into summer after the long and cold winter. Springtime is also one of the most turbulent seasons in terms of weather, with large thunderstorms sweeping across many states.

Thunderstorms in spring can be ferocious, causing potentially thousands of dollars worth of damage to homes and businesses. In fact it is estimated, that damage to property and crops in the US amounts to almost $1 billion every year. The reason for the regularity of thunderstorms in spring has to do with the collisions of air masses with very different temperatures, with moisture and rapidly rising warm air being the two essential ingredients. Most thunderstorms last for around 30 minutes and extend over an area of 24 km, often leaving devastation and destruction in its path.

A major factor in the damage caused is not found in the storm itself, but in the fact that people are ill-prepared. Many people choose not to react to thunderstorms, instead assuming that they will not be affected. While proper preparation may not prevent every eventuality, it will certainly reduce the amount and the cost of damage.

Protection

A thunderstorm will batter cities, towns and villages with high winds, heavy rain and lightening, so it is important to take precautions against each. Arguably the most harmful to property is rain. During a storm, rain can be heavy and prolonged, causing damage to roofing, guttering, foundations and belongings. Ensuring guttering and drains remain clear at all times will allow rainwater to flow properly and away from the home. If weather forecasters are speculating that a storm is likely to cause flooding in your area, it will be wise to move all items from the basement and up to higher floors, or at the very least, store items in waterproof containers.

During a thunderstorm, all electrical supplies should be unplugged to avoid potential damage from the electrical surges that are often synonymous with storms. Power outages are common in some states during a storm. Working flashlights with spare batteries will be essential.

Thunderstorms and high winds go hand in hand. Flying debris is the norm and can cause a great deal of damage to homes. Storm doors and operational shutters can prove a worthy investment and are a must in states with regular storms such as California and Colorado. Any patio and garden furniture should also be moved to an indoor location or anchored down, to avoid becoming part of the flying debris.

By taking a few simple steps and the necessary precautions to protect your home and family will prevent potentially thousands of dollars in repairs and insurance premiums.

A finished basement can add to the enjoyment of your home for a variety of reasons. You can turn the basement in your home into a playroom for the kids, a spare bedroom or a home office; the choices are endless. Of course, when you improve your home with a finished basement, you should make sure that your homeowner’s insurance policy covers the extra value that your home has with the room.

It is always a good idea to re-evaluate your insurance policy when you add something of value to be sure that you are covered. You must make sure that the items in the home as well as the structure itself are covered in the event of a disaster.

Consider what a flood could do to your finished basement and you will quickly realize the value of a homeowner’s policy that covers the basement. Take into consideration the amount of money that was spent finishing the basement as well as what it would cost to repair the damage if water seeped into the room.

Most insurance policies need an added rider to the insurance to cover basement flooding. The typical homeowner’s policy will not cover a flooded basement that is not caused by a broken pipe or water line. The extra coverage added to your policy will not cost a great deal more and gives you peace of mind that your basement will be covered in the event of a flood in your home.

Those who have experienced a flood in the basement know that it can be difficult to assess the damage. Make sure that you take pictures after the flood to show the insurance inspector the damage. Make sure that you get pictures of the water in the basement when it occurs. This will show the insurance company the level of water that was in the basement. Video of the flood damage may also be very help

You should also document the items that are in your basement that may need to be replaced in the event of a flood. Make sure that the amount of coverage that your insurance policy provides is enough to cover the repair of your finished basement. Include the cost of the flooring, water removal, professional cleaners and the cost to replace items ruined by a flood. While you hope a flood never occurs in your finished basement, a good insurance policy that covers a flooded finished basement will help you in the event that it does.

What do you think is an essential part in your house? Everything from the walls, the interior, the foundations; all are essential but it is the roof that is the most important of all. The roof not only just keeps you safe from the elements but also protects the foundations and walls from any damage. Thus, it is quite crucial to keep it in the best condition. Usually the roofs are much weaker when compared to the walls that they protect but are equally prone to damage and defects of a similar extent. Below mentioned are some of the causes as well as useful tips to prevent it.

Low Maintenance: Hardly any of us would climb up a ladder to check the condition of our roof. It is a specialized task and also there are several points for which you need to get your roof checked for maintenance regularly and especially when rough weather sets in. Roofing work can turn up to be quite a costly affair, but with regular maintenance checks, the probability of bigger, expensive and sudden repairs will be drastically reduced. You can use a pair of binoculars to have a good view of your roof’s state. This is a great way to locate any loose tiles, slates etc. If there are any minor damages, you can take the services of any professional roofing company that will not only repair your roof, but also they will analyze upto what extent the damage is done. Even if a small crack in the roof allows rain in the house, serious harm would be caused to the structure of the roof and a tiny problem can in turn develop into a huge repair.

Natural wear and Tear: Just like most of the things that are exposed to the basic elements of nature, even our roofs suffer from cracks due to natural causes. Rain, wind, sunlight and hail all of them affect the materials of the roof in a different way. Hail is the most damaging, acid rain can even cause erosion. Houses that are near to industrial zones are vulnerable to damage due to pollution in the air.

Extreme heat and Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause wooden roofs to deteriorate. Nowadays some of the tiles have an Ultraviolet protective layer, but this too erodes over time, and further Ultraviolet rays contact combined with heat deteriorates the tiles. Hence, after a scorching weather, inspect your roof for any damage like curled tiles.
In most of the cases, different materials get affected in various ways. For an example, hail can cause more damage to wooden and clay roofs, but there are some “hail resistant” materials available like metal and concrete that can provide better protection and for a longer time.

The freezing and melting snow on the roof can cause what is generally called as an “ice dam” that causes pools of water on the roof that seeps under the tiles that may lead to heavy damage below the surface of the roof. This can be easily prevented by putting a protective covering under the roof or by mounting heating cables between them.